Fiscal Responsibility Act: Commission decries low compliance by MDA’s
Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed By Jacinta Nwachukwu The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) has expressed displeasure over the low compliance…
Football sponsorship: Rwanda's controversial strategy to boost tourism
In an effort to boost its international image and attract more foreign visitors, the Rwandan government is investing heavily in…
FGM kills 12-year-old in Egypt as illegal practice resists eradication
Issued on: 03/02/2020 – 17:31Modified: 03/02/2020 – 17:31 The arrest of the parents of a 12-year-old Egyptian girl who died…
UN envoy says Libya rivals ready to negotiate in Geneva
Issued on: 04/02/2020 – 15:44Modified: 04/02/2020 – 15:44 The U.N. envoy to Libya said on Tuesday there was a “genuine…
Philanthropist Ned Nwoko to fund 5 varsities for malaria vaccine dev’t
Prince Ned Nwoko By Emmanuel Afonne A philanthropist, Prince Ned Nwoko, says he will fund researchers in five universities in…
Beauty queen Imelda takes medical outreach to Churches, schools
Queen Imelda James (2019/2020 Miss Health beauty pageant) during a free medical outreach in Gwagwalada. By Jacinta Nwachukwu The office…
Nigeria’s 17th Court of Appeal inaugurated in Delta
Justice Bulkachuwa, cutting the tape to inaugurate the 17th Court of Appeal Division in Asaba on Monday as Gov. Ifeanyi…
World Schools Games: St Saviours School Ikoyi Lagos now 3 time winners
St Saviours School pupils at the World School Games in Dubai By Olanrewaju Akojede For the third time in a…
Police arrest 24 suspects for blocking Lagos roads
Nigerian policemen By Oladapo Udom The Police from Ijora Badia, Area B Command, on Monday, arrested 24 suspects for blocking…
Police to confiscate vehicles illegally using sirens, revolving lights
Illegal use of sirens By Monday Ijeh The Inspector General (I-G) of Police, Mr Mohammed Adamu, has ordered Commissioners of…
Israel’s Netanyahu pushes to ‘normalise’ relations with Sudan
Issued on: 03/02/2020 – 20:23Modified: 03/02/2020 – 20:23 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Sudan’s leader Monday to discuss “normalisation”…
Okada ban: Lagos govt. to deploy additional buses
Okada riders in business By Yemi Adeleye The Lagos State Government has directed the management of Lagos Bus Services Limited…
”AIDS has no cure” – NEPWHAN President
World AIDS Day: Expert harps on regular HIV test By Ikenna Osuoha Mr Abdulkadiri Ibrahim, President, Network of People living…
Cancer and available treatment options, equipment in Nigeria
Cancer patients in Kano, Kaduna, Zamfara, Sokoto and Kebbi have called for the provision of more equipment in public hospitals…
Coronavirus: Chinese stocks plunge as markets reopen
Coronavirus: Chinese stocks plunge as markets reopen Fears over the coronavirus have triggered a sharp fall in Chinese shares as…
Djokovic defeats Thiem to clinch 8th Australian Open crown
Novak Djokovic (Reuters/NAN) Novak Djokovic endured a fierce challenge to his Melbourne Park reign before overhauling Dominic Thiem 6-4, 4-6,…
NiMet predicts sunny, hazy conditions for Monday
Sunny and Hazy weather By Gabriel Agbeja The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted Sunny and hazy conditions to prevail…
Nestle Nigeria aims to collaborate with Federal Government to boost Agriculture
Managing Director of Nestlé Nigeria, Mr Mauricio Alarcon with Minister of Agriculture, Alhaji Sabo Nanono A News Analysis by Peter…
Fire razes INEC office in Idemili North LGA
Fire By Chimezie Anaso The office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area…
‘Jihadist attack’ in Burkina Faso village kills nearly 20 civilians
Issued on: 02/02/2020 – 19:21Modified: 02/02/2020 – 19:21 Suspected jihadists killed nearly 20 civilians in an attack overnight on the…